Embraer is confronting a significant production challenge as shortages of GE Aerospace CF34 engines slow the pace of deliveries for its popular E175 regional jet program. The disruption threatens to reduce the manufacturer’s output in 2025 to only around 30 aircraft, well below its typical delivery schedule.
Asman Airlines, a subsidiary of Airports of Kyrgyzstan, has secured $55 million in financing to expand its fleet with its first narrowbody aircraft. The deal, backed by the Eurasian Development Bank, the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund, and state-owned OJSC Eldik Bank, will allow the carrier to add either Airbus A320/A321 or Boeing 737NG models to its fleet. The financing agreement is expected to close in September 2025, following…
ORIX Aviation Systems Limited has announced the successful closing of three unsecured bilateral Revolving Credit Facilities (RCFs) with Barclays Bank plc, China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A, and First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC. These new agreements mark an important milestone in the company’s financing strategy, representing its inaugural RCF transactions with each of these prominent financial institutions.
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EX-IM Bank) has approved a transaction totaling nearly $297 millionto support the export of Boeing B787-10 aircraft and spare GE propulsion equipment to TAAG Angola Airlines. The financing is structured as a final commitment aimed at facilitating a key widebody fleet acquisition by Angola’s national carrier.
easyJet has secured a new Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) totaling US$1.7 billion, streamlining its liquidity structure by replacing two previously undrawn credit lines. This newly arranged RCF replaces the US$1.75 billion United Kingdom Export Finance (UKEF) facility and an additional US$400 million RCF, both of which were also undrawn and have now been formally terminated.
Allegiant Travel Company, the parent of Allegiant Air, has entered into a new credit facility agreement valued at up to $144 million, secured by the delivery of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The arrangement was made through one of the group’s wholly owned subsidiaries and is designed to provide financial flexibility to support fleet expansion and capital structure optimization.
Norse Atlantic, a long-haul low-cost carrier based in Norway, has entered into a $20 million bank overdraft facilityagreement with Nordea Bank, one of the leading financial institutions in the Nordic region. The facility comes with a maturity date of 30 April 2026, offering the airline an additional financial cushion amid growth and operational scaling.
Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a leading U.S.-based aircraft leasing firm, has successfully closed a $1 billion delayed draw secured credit facility, marking a substantial addition to its financial flexibility. The facility was arranged with a syndicate of lenders and is set to mature in June 2027, offering the company a strong liquidity buffer for upcoming strategic initiatives.
Qatar Airways has signed an agreement with Qatari banks led by QNB Group to secure $1.2 billion in strategic financing. This substantial funding package is structured in both conventional and Islamic tranches and is designed to support the airline’s ongoing growth and maintain financial stability in a volatile market environment.
ACIA Aero Leasing, based in Ireland, has announced the successful extension and expansion of its syndicated credit facility. The facility is led by Investec Bank (UK) and includes both term loan and revolving credit tranches, along with a newly added subordinated term loan tranche.
